Red Ember Common 1 Forks Market Rd, 204-504-8998. Grab a barstool at this Forks pizzeria which uses local and ethically raised ingredients to create a variety of modern sides and neo-Neapolitan pies. WA, LP, A, IA, M, V Shawarma Khan 225 McDermot Ave, 204‐504‐0453. Creatives and busines people flock to this bright, modern space for halal beef / lamb, chicken and falafel all rolled into a generously stuffed pita.
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Shorty’ s Pizza 53 Maryland St, 204-779-7968. Giant New York-style pies pair with nodini garlic knots at the iconic intersection in Wolseley. The banana pudding is to die for. LP, A, IA, M, V Wall Street Slice 753 Wall St, 204-221-7272. West End spot serves New York-style pizza whole or by the slice in an industrialchic atmosphere. Try the housecured Pepperoni Prince and fold it like a true Yankee. WA, LP, A, IA, M, V Za Pizza Bistro Seven locations, Zapizzabistro. com. Regulars and newbies line up for customized pizzas made to order with scratch-made sauces along an assembly line-style counter. Gluten free crust available. WA, IA, M, V
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FRENCH
InFerno’ s Bistro 312 Des Meurons St, 204-262‐7400. Fern Kirouac’ s French-Canadianmeets-Mediterranean fare has earned him accolades as one of the city’ s best. WA, LP, SP A, IA, M, V La Creperie Ker Breizh 110-267 Sherbrook St, 204-295-2631. French Creperie makes an astounding variety of sweet and savoury crepes that reflect the flavours of Brittany. WA, A, IA, M, V
Ne de Loup 1670 Corydon Ave, 204-487-1529. Photogenic space sets the scene for Scott Bagshaw’ s stunning dishes that embrace the traditions of French cuisine. WA, LP, A, IA, M, V Peasant Cookery 283 Bannatyne Ave, 204‐989‐7700. Almost all items from cured meats to mayonnaise are made from scratch. Elegantly updated classics and rustic dishes. WA, LP, SP, A, IA, M, V Resto Gare & Train Bar 630 Des Meurons St, 204‐837‐3624. Chic space renowned for its reimagined train car dining serves French bistro fare with much flair. Simply the city’ s go-to for divine classics like Boeuf bourguignon, seafood crêpes and maple sugar pie.
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Sous Sol 22-222 Osborne St, Soussolosborne. com. This dreamy speakeasy conceived by chef Michael Schafer is worth the hunt. An ever-changing selection of French classics is executed with mastered skill.
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GEORGIAN
Saperavi 709 Corydon Ave, 204‐416‐3996. The first Georgian restaurant on the prairies. Specialties include khinkali, a dumpling filled with a spiced blend of minced beef and pork. LP, SP, A, IA, M, V
GREEK
Homer’ s 520 Ellice Ave, 204-788‐4858. Grecian pillars transport to ancient Athens at this popular old world spot. With a menu of carefully crafted Greek specialties, it’ s little wonder this is the place has stood the test of time.
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Nikos 740 Corydon Ave, 204‐478‐1144. Greek and American classics converge at this casual eatery. Generously loaded plates of souvlaki gyros, burgers and salads draw value seekers. Crisp, lightly coated calamari is a must. WA, LP, SP, A, IA, M, V 46 ciao! / dec / jan / two thousand twenty-five